The document discusses the role of a web developer, including their responsibilities in maintaining websites and creating various projects like e-commerce sites and online learning platforms. It outlines the typical skills, qualifications, salary range, and working hours for a web developer position. The document also examines specific skills the author currently possesses and areas they need to improve to be successful in this career.

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Web developer
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2.  I have chosen this job because it is similar to a
web designer, with similar skills. Not only this
make this presentation familiar, but I am
interested in researching the job role and
understand the relevant information abou this
job.
Why I have chosen this job

3.  Web developers have the job of maintaining
websites. They provide web applications to
their clients requests. A web developer is
involved with creating or developing many
different projects such:
 creating a secure online shopping website.
 developing a virtual learning environment
for a college.
 And many more.
Web developer
Source:
National
careers service

4.  A web developer usually works between 37 to
40 hours a week, although they may need to
work extra hours to meet their deadlines
 The basic starting salary for the role of a web
developer ranges from £17,000 to £22,000. web
developers with experience will earn from
£25,000 to £35,000. And lead (senior)
developers earn up to £45,000.
Salary and Working hours
Source:
National
careers service

5.  Excellent web and database programming skills
 A good appreciation of design, usability and interactivity
 Creative skills to turn clients' ideas into workable plans
 Excellent problem-solving skills
 A willingness to work flexibly but in an organised manner
 The ability to follow exact instructions
 An understanding of international web development
standards
 The ability to work to deadlines
 A commitment to keep up to date with developments in
technology
 An appreciation of commercial pressures
 Excellent people skills
 The ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Skills required Source: Taken
from National
careers service

6.  A web developer will need a foundation degree in a relevant
subject such as:
 Web development or web design
 Multimedia design
 Digital media development
 Web content management
 Business information systems
 Computer programming.
 A web developer may also need to be familiar with the world
wide web (w3c) standards fro website accessibility.
Qualifications required Source:
National
careers
service

7.  Excellent web and database programming skills – This skills
can also be used in the role of web designing.
 Creative skills to turn clients' ideas into workable plans – This
skill is also needed in the role of a web designer and a 3D
graphic designer.
 The ability to work to deadlines – this skill can also apply to
the role of a web designer, 3D graphic
Web developers skills that can be
used in other job roles.

8.  I will need to study and gain a good
understanding of web programming, because it is
something I have no experience with.
 I will need to be a very creative person to be a
web developer.
 I will need to understand the international
standards of computing
Skills and attributes I will
need to develop for this job

9.  I have willingness to work flexibly but in an
organised manner
 I have the ability to follow exact instructions
 I have an excellent ability to meet deadlines
 I have a good people skills
 I can work as part of a group, but can work
excellent when alone and concentrated.
Skills and attributes I have
for this job